Christian Community

Alphons Kannanthanam says beef consumption will continue in Kerala, claims BJP never banned it

On the first day in his new office as tourism minister, bureaucrat-turned-politician Alphons Kannanthanam touched upon the controversial issue of beef, saying it would continue to be consumed in Kerala.

Idukki bishop's anti-birth control remark sparks outrage; rationalists term it anti-democratic

The bishop had also come out against inter-faith marriages and delaying of marriage by youths. He termed inter-caste marriages 'against Christianity' and urged the faithful to resist the government's attempts to promote them.

Patanjali commercial controversy: Christians call for ban over misuse of Holy Cross

The Indian Christian Voice (ICV) has sought for a ban on the commercial stating that it incites hatred against Christians and will lead to attacks on churches and Christian institutions.

Tragic Christmas: Gas tanker fire kills over 100 in Nigeria

A gas tanker truck ignited an inferno at a crowded industrial gas plant in Nigeria on Thursday, killing more than 100 people lining up to refill their cooking gas cylinders in time for Christmas.

Obama spoke or reality, pro-active action, says Christian community

The Christian community, which has been critical of the BJP government following "attacks" on churches, on Friday welcomed US President Barack Obama's comments on religious intolerance in India, saying he spoke about the reality and pro-active action was required to ensure social harmony.

Church vandalised in South Delhi: Union home ministry seeks report from police

A church was vandalised by unidentified persons in South Delhi, sparking outrage among Christians which alleged that it is part of a "hate campaign".

Narendra Modi likely to meet church reps in Kerala

Narendra Modi is likely to meet representatives of some Churches and address a meeting organised by a leading Dalit outfit in Kochi

Mob burns homes in Pak's Christian colony, 50 arrested

About 50 people have been arrested in this eastern Pakistani city after a mob torched over 150 homes of the minority Christian community in search of an alleged blasphemer.